How do you pronounce abduction?

abduction is pronounced as /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/.

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abduction

🕵️abduction (abduksyon)

noun

/æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

enlèvement (enlevement)

abduct abductor

Signification

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Traduction de la signification

l'acte d'emmener quelqu'un illégalement par la force

l'acte d'emmener quelqu'un illegalement par la force

Phrases d'exemple

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

La police enquête sur l'enlèvement de l'enfant.

Synonymes

kidnapping, capture, seizure, snatching, hijacking

Antonymes

release, liberation

Collocations

child abduction, abduction case, abduction victim, abduction report

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